I believe that 2015 will go down in history as the year in which the world came together to put us on a path towards sustainable development and changed the tide on the fight against climate change.<p>The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda that was agreed in New York in September is universal and thus applicable both in developed and developing countries, including all EU Member States. The 17 globally agreed Sustainable Development Goals present us with a unique opportunity to align political agendas on development, economy and the environment. An overarching EU strategy is required to achieve this.